Media Releases
Steroids for pregnant mums OK
Giving steroids to pregnant women at risk of a premature birth will help the baby without stunting its growth, Australian research shows.
A major international study coordinated by researchers at the Universities of Adelaide and Melbourne in Australia and The University of Auckland's Liggins Institute has confirmed the benefits for premature babies of giving their pregnant mothers repeat doses of corticosteroids if they are at risk of giving birth very prematurely (before 32 weeks or approximately 7 months).
| Media Releases | |
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| Premature
babies helped by repeat steroids Thursday, 20 September 2007 |
A major international study led by University of Adelaide researchers has confirmed the benefits for premature babies of giving their pregnant mothers repeat doses of corticosteroids.. |
| Australasian
study shows premature babies helped by repeat steroids Friday, 21 September 2007 |
A major international study coordinated by researchers at the Universities of Adelaide and Melbourne in Australia and The University of Auckland's Liggins Institute has confirmed the benefits for premature babies of giving their pregnant mothers repeat doses of corticosteroids if they are at risk of giving birth very prematurely (before 32 weeks or approximately 7 months). |
| Steroids
for pregnant mums OK: study Friday, 21 September 2007 |
An international study led by University of Adelaide researchers has confirmed the benefits of giving mothers-to-be repeat drug doses to minimise the damaging effects on babies born long before their due date. |
